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Resharing for World Delirium Awareness Day! Sedation, Delirium, Mobility, OH MY! ?? What if the common assumption that when patients are sleeping, that the less they move, the less their eyes are open, the less aware they are of the environment, the more comfortable they are, the more humane it is, just isn't true? Last year Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP, joined me for WE'RE ON ECMO Episode 11 to talk sedation, mobility, and the management of delirium in the ICU and answer the question, "What do you tell an ECMO Specialist that thinks less sedation and more mobility will make their job harder?" Kali Dayton is a critical care nurse practitioner, host of the?Walking Home From The ICU?and?Walking You Through The ICU?podcasts, and critical care outcomes consultant. She is dedicated to creating Awake and Walking ICUs by ensuring ICU sedation and mobility practices are aligned with current research. She works with ICU teams internationally to transform patient outcomes through early mobility and management of delirium in the ICU. #ecmo #ecmospecialist #perfusion #respiratory #icunurse #criticalcare #earlmobility #respiratorytherapist #delirium #perfusionist #nicu #pedsicu ECMO Advantage Dayton ICU Consulting

??Hey ECMO Enthusiasts!?! What do you use if anything to share with children and families of ECMO patients? The ECMO Advantage Simulation Coordinator, Myron Norman, BSRT, RRT, CES-A, CES-P, brought this book back after an ECMO training at a client hospital. Have you read about Ernie before? Do you have something hospital specific? A book, video, pamphlet? #ecmo #ecmospecialist #icunurse #nicunurse #perfusionist #perfusion #respiratory #respiratorytherapist #criticalcare #ecls #ecpr #pedsicu

?? ECMO indications for pregnant patients compiled from the recent article: ECMO for the pregnant and peripartum patient: A practical review of indications, unique management considerations, and an approach framework ?? Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/ei5Jx4eD #ecmo #ecmospecialist #nicu #nicunurse #respiratorytherapist #icunurse #pedsicu #criticalcare #ecpr #ecls #perfusion #perfusionist ECMO Advantage

?? How does obesity impact ECMO outcomes? A recent meta-analysis of 74,330 patients sheds light on this critical question. Key findings: ? Obesity was linked to lower mortality in V-V ECMO (though not statistically significant). ?? Obesity increased mortality in V-A ECMO. ?? No significant impact on major bleeding or thrombosis. ?? Shorter hospital stays but no change in ECMO duration. The study underscores the importance of modality selection when evaluating ECMO candidacy in obese patients. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezbtyC6J #ECMO #ECMOspecialist #obesity #ecls #ecpr #icunurse #criticalcare #perfusion #respiratorytherapist #respiratory #elso #sccm2025 #nicu #pedsicu ECMO Advantage

It cannot be understated...A "Physician Champion" is a key ingredient for an ECMO program. (IYKYK) As ECMO Advantage assists programs with development, training, and staffing we see it over and over again. Having a physician champion is critical to building a strong, sustainable program. Their passionate enthusiasm, their advocacy for resources, and their clinical leadership prove to be invaluable. Have you experienced this firsthand? Cheers to those Docs out there going to bat for their ECMO programs and helping patients thrive, not just survive! #ecmo #ecmospecialist #icunurse #medicaldirector #respiratorytherapist #perfusion #perfusionist #respiratory #criticalcare #nicunurse #pedsicu #ecpr #ecls #elso

?? Before Training: "I struggle with confidence and ECMO emergency preparedness." The ECMO Advantage team has been busy in 2025 at hospitals across the country and at our Extracorporeal Education Center addressing this very issue with expert insights and high-fidelity simulation. As I always say, I know I'm biased, but the "after training feedback" continues to speak for itself! Whether it's... ? New programs ? Programs transitioning from perfusion to RN or RT Led ? Programs looking to keep patients vs shipping out ? Experienced or beginner ECMO clinicians We keep hearing how our training is preparing individuals and programs to help patients thrive, not just survive. Go to our website to see upcoming courses at our center in Tennessee OR Reach out about scheduling a course at your hospital #ecmo #ecmospecialist #nursing #icunurse #respiratory #respiratorytherapist #perfusion #perfusionist #ecpr #ecls #mcs #elso #nicu #pedsicu #criticalcare #simulation #healthcare Myron Norman, BSRT, RRT, CES-A, CES-P Shanna Seigel, RRT Kimberly Brown-Tyndall RRT BAS

???? Fellows, Intensivists, Interventional Cardiologists, ER physicians, etc get Hands-on ECMO Cannulation Training & Simulation at ECMO Advantage. Space is limited. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/evbPj_S7 #ecmo #icunurse #ecmospecialist #criticalcare #respiratorytherapist #ecpr #perfusionist #ecls #simulation